Method of making a log insulator

Abstract

A koozie and method of making a same. A suitable log is first selected. The size of the log can vary depending upon the size of the desired koozie. The log is cut into at least one segment. The segments are secured to a table. Next, the segments are hollowed leaving a bottom plane and a stem extending from the bottom plane. Thereafter the stem is removed. This provides a koozie made from a log.

I claim:  
     
       1. A method of making a koozie, said method comprising:
 a) selecting a log; 
 b) cutting said log into at least one segment; 
 c) securing at least one segment to a table; 
 d) hollowing said at least one segment to form a cavity; wherein said cavity extends downward to a bottom plane of said segment; and wherein said cavity comprises a stem which is attached to said bottom plane and which extends upwards from the bottom plane into said cavity; and 
 e) removing said stem by detaching said segment from a table and drilling a hole in the bottom plane corresponding to the location of the stem. 
 
     
     
       2. The method of  claim 1  further comprising debarking said log. 
     
     
       3. The method of  claim 2  wherein said debarking comprises debarking so as to expose a cambium layer. 
     
     
       4. The method of  claim 1  wherein said log comprises a moisture content of less than 20%. 
     
     
       5. The method of  claim 1  wherein said securing step comprises securing a segment to said table with a securing device; and wherein said stem is located in approximately the center of said cavity. 
     
     
       6. The method of  claim 5  wherein said securing device comprises a screw. 
     
     
       7. The method of  claim 5  wherein said stem corresponds to the location of said securing device. 
     
     
       8. The method of  claim 1  wherein said hollowing step comprises hollowing with a computer numerical control machine. 
     
     
       9. The method of  claim 8  wherein said computer numerical control machine comprises a drill bit, and wherein said drill bit comprises a diameter of about ¾ of an inch. 
     
     
       10. The method of  claim 1  wherein said removing step comprises drilling a hole in said bottom plane, wherein said hole comprises a larger diameter than said stem. 
     
     
       11. The method of  claim 1  further comprising sanding said segment. 
     
     
       12. The method of  claim 1  further comprising sealing said segment. 
     
     
       13. The method of  claim 12  wherein said sealing comprising polyurethane. 
     
     
       14. The method of  claim 1  wherein said cutting comprising cutting into a length of about 4.5 inches. 
     
     
       15. The method of  claim 1  wherein said hollowing comprises hollowing such that said bottom plane remains solid.